Manchester youth invited for a “Skate and a Slice“ in Chelsea
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Winter blues got you down and you’re looking for something fun to do? Join us for some skating and a slice. 5 Healthy Towns Foundation has teamed up with Chelsea State Bank and SRSLY to host a FREE teen skating event for local youth in the 5 […]
HSHV highlights risk to pets when owners are suddenly taken or hospitalized
submitted by Humane Society of Huron Valley Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) reminds the community of the critical role neighbors play in protecting animals, after staff were alerted by a hospital social worker that a recently adopted dog had been left alone when his adopter was unexpectedly hospitalized following an encounter with federal immigration […]
ALI announces its spring 2026 classes
submitted by Mary Spaan, Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan (ALI Michigan), an affiliate of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, supports life-long learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes for adults in central southern Michigan. Looking forward to digging out of your winter burrow? ALI Michigan is ready […]
Small businesses in Bridgewater & Manchester townships eligible for growth activator grants from the county
submitted by Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development has relaunched the Small Business Growth Activator Program. The program aims to uplift and help grow small businesses that have been adversely affected by COVID-19 with a $2,500 grant and free business assistance to participants. “This […]
Learn beginning embroidery at the Library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Learn how to embroider with Wild Daisy Creative at the Manchester District Library on Saturday, February 21, at 11am, in the City Room. In this 2-hour workshop, learn about tools and supplies as well as four basic embroidery stitches. Practice these four stitches together so everyone will be […]
Adult Book Club meeting to discuss ‘The Lovely One‘
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Join other members of the Manchester District Library (MDL) Adult Book Club on Feb 18 in discussion of THE LOVELY ONE: A MEMOIR by Ketanji Brown Jackson. This is the book club’s biography selection for the season. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the Claire Reck History […]
Library offers Pacific Coast States learning series
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Dive into a fun Pacific Coast States learning series at Manchester District Library on Tuesdays at 3pm in the City Room, February 17 through March 17. Explore fun facts, taste unique foods from each state, and create a scrapbook of literary adventures. Join for just one or come […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE GERKEN MATERIALS, INC. MINERAL EXTRACTION LICENSE RENEWAL AND EXPANSION APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on March 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Township Hall (10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, MI 48158) for […]
Public notice: Bridgewater Township
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE THURSADAY, MARCH 05, 2026 7:00 P.M. The Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 05, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the township hall located at 10990 Clinton Road, Manchester, Michigan, phone (517) 456-7728, internet where meeting notices are posted: www.twp-bridgewater.org. Any […]






